Huntsman Announces Global Price Increase for all of its Titanium Dioxide Pigments

11.11.10

The Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation announced global price increases for all its titanium dioxide pigments. The following increases are effective January 1, 2011 or as applicable contracts allow. Europe: €150 per ton or $200 per ton in dollar-based markets; North America: $0.08 per pound (USD) and $0.08 per pound (CAD); Asia-Pacific: $150 per ton; Africa, Latin America and Middle East: $200 per ton. These price increases are in addition to all price increases previously announced in these regions.

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